Pediatric Dentist: Lufkin
Listed compensation
$450k-$500k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Lufkin, TX - Lufkin Kids Dentistry - Full-Time
Make a difference in a pediatric-focused, solo doctor practice!
At Community Dental Partners, people are our most valuable assets. We pride ourselves on enhancing our Dentists’ social, emotional, physical, financial, and community well-being. To support this effort, we provide unique perks and resources that create a work environment that Dentists want to be part of.
We Are Looking For (Qualifications)
- Pediatric Dentists on a mission to make a positive impact on their patients' lives
- Pediatric Dentists who see the value in contributing towards a positive work culture and environment
- Experienced Pediatric Dentists who want to expand and improve upon their skill set
Office Highlights (Practice Info & Responsibilities)
- Solo doctor practice
- Fully supported front office and clinical staff
- 6 operatories
- Pediatric practice
- Patient ages: 0-11 76% | 12-17 22% | 18+ 2%
- Fully digital practice
- Monday-Thursday
- Closest airport: IAH
- Work setting: in-person
What We Offer (Benefits)
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
- Company-provided monthly CE courses
- Production-based compensation
- Guaranteed base pay
Group Malpractice Insurance
We are interviewing now! Apply today! communitydentalpartners.com
Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any status protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care in a solo doctor practice setting. Manage patient treatment plans and collaborate with a fully supported clinical and front office staff.
Requirements
Must be a qualified Pediatric Dentist with a mission to provide positive patient outcomes. Candidates should be experienced professionals capable of contributing to a positive work culture.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$475k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $489k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$475k midpoint, that is roughly $19k–$33k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Lufkin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $225k≈ 0.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,377/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.